A band from oslo, playing female fronted gothic r… Read Full Bio ↴The Crest (Norway)
A band from oslo, playing female fronted gothic rock with catchy melodies, massive guitars and a soothing female voice. They were formed in 1996 by Nell and Kristian Sigland. After some name and line-up changes the band decided on the name "THE CREST" in 1999, after recording their second demo. From this time the band developed their own, characteristic sound.
In 2001 The Crest recorded their first release, "Letters from Fire", in France, together with Terje Refsnes (producer of Tristania, Carpathian Forest, The Sins of thy Beloved).
In 2003 the band decided to take a sabbatical to regain time and energy to record their next album. Nell and Kristian dedicated some time for side project named "Rustflower Incorporated", experimenting with electronic music.
Furthermore, Nell succeed to the crown of Theatre of Tragedy's fired vocalist Liv Kristine.
In 2004 The Crest reunited and recorded their second album, "Vain City Chronicles" at the Top Room Studio in Norway.
"Vain City Chronicles" shows, according to the band, "a heavier, more guitar-based side of the band, while still focusing on the characteristic melancholic melodies and of course Nell's soothing voice."
In October 2010, Nell and Kristian stated that The Crest has split up to enable other projects.
Line Up:
Nell Sigland - vocals
Kristian Sigland - guitars, programming
Stian Aarebrot - guitars
Klaus Blomvik - drums
Magnus Westgaard - bass guitar
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The Crest (USA)
Formed in 1997, Madison, Wisconsin's - the CREST, have been holding it down. Emcee's Jack Cracker and AD, along with producers Jason Blare and Skrabble make up the group. Signed to Uprising Records in 2004. Became known due to a song from them which was in the game NBA2k7, named Heart Shaped Box
Imaginary Friend
The Crest Lyrics
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It's wearing me down.
Turning the tables on you is working out fine.
When there is something on my mind,
it always takes the air somehow.
I saw it coming a mile ahead.
It's still enough to cut one to the bone.
So I cave myself in 'till I'm sure I know my parts.
I know this will be something to remember.
I have enough and to spare.
I promise you I'll put up
what it takes to cover
and defend my imaginary friend.
The stakes are high,
but I'll fall on my feet.
We're keeping our plans up our sleeves.
When there is something on my mind,
it always takes the air somehow.
I saw it coming a mile ahead.
It's still enough to cut one to the bone.
So I cave myself in 'till I'm sure I know my parts.
I know this will be something to remember.
I have enough and to spare.
I promise you I'll put up
what it takes to cover
and defend my imaginary friend.
So I cave myself in 'till I'm sure I know my parts.
I know this will be something to remember.
The lyrics of The Crest's song "Imaginary Friend" talk about a person who is burdened with some news that they are hesitant to share with someone close to them. It seems like this person has been subject to some sort of betrayal or deceit, and they have found a way to turn the tables on the person who did them wrong. However, this situation still manages to cut them "to the bone," and they choose to keep themselves secluded until they are sure of their next steps.
The singer of the song seems to have an "imaginary friend" who they need to defend in some way. This could possibly be a metaphor for a part of themselves that they hold dear and must protect. The lyrics suggest that this individual has enough strength and resources to stand up for their beliefs, even if the stakes are high. Overall, the song seems to be about resilience and self-protection, despite the difficulties that come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
I shrink from telling you the news.
I'm hesitant to tell you what's happening because it's taking a toll on me.
It's wearing me down.
The situation is exhausting me and making it hard to cope.
Turning the tables on you is working out fine.
Reversing our roles is helping me feel more in control of the situation.
When there is something on my mind, it always takes the air somehow.
I can't stop thinking about what's going on, and it's affecting me deeply.
I saw it coming a mile ahead. It's still enough to cut one to the bone.
I knew something bad was going to happen, but it still hurts me deeply.
So I cave myself in 'till I'm sure I know my parts.
I retreat into myself until I feel confident enough to deal with the situation.
I know this will be something to remember.
I'm aware that what's happening is significant and will stick with me.
I have enough and to spare.
I have all the resources and skills I need to handle this situation.
I promise you I'll put up what it takes to cover and defend my imaginary friend.
I vow to do whatever it takes to protect the person or idea that comforts me in this tough time.
The stakes are high, but I'll fall on my feet.
The situation is risky, but I'm confident in my ability to overcome it.
We're keeping our plans up our sleeves.
We're not revealing our strategy to anyone else for now.
Contributed by Parker Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aaron Cinema
only the best song from this album!!!!